Company retains all rights to current portfolio brands in US and Puerto Rico
October 11, 2016
Molson Coors Brewing Co., Denver and Montreal, announced the successful completion of its previously announced acquisition of London-based SABMiller plc’s 58 percent stake in MillerCoors LLC, Chicago, the joint venture formed in the United States and Puerto Rico by both companies in 2008.
Holiday marketing supported by There’s More Behind The Star campaign
September 29, 2016
For the upcoming holiday season, Heineken, a brand of White Plains, N.Y.-based Heineken USA, is spreading the cheer with a fully integrated program supported by the brand’s There’s More Behind the Star credentials campaign. The campaign, featuring Academy Award-winning actor Benicio del Toro, brings Heineken to life by focusing on the brand’s quality, heritage and international footprint, the company says. There’s More Behind the Star represents the brand’s biggest campaign and highest media investment to date in the United States, it adds.
A part of its lineup of seasonal beers for the fall, New Belgium Brewing Co. announced that Le Terroir Dry-Hopped Sour Ale will be available packaged in 22-ounce bomber bottles for the remainder of 2016.
Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), Leuven, Belgium, announced the results from its AB InBev General Meeting in connection with the proposed business combination between SABMiller plc and AB InBev.
Grilled Pineapple Golden Ale to debut at Great American Beer
September 26, 2016
New Belgium Brewing Co., Fort Collins, Colo., and Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews, Greenwood, Colo., announced their latest partnership venture: Grilled Pineapple Golden Ale.
Tecate Light, a brand of White Plains, N.Y.-based Heineken USA, debuted a new national TV commercial called “The Wall” on Fox News, Univision and Telemundo during the first Presidential debate on Sept. 26.
Acquisition expands Colorado distribution of import, craft beers
September 19, 2016
Craft and import beer distributor C.R. Goodman, Aurora, Colo., announced that it will sell the assets of its distribution business to New York-based Breakthru Beverage Group’s Colorado division: Breakthru Beverage of Colorado. Since it began operating in Colorado in 2006, C.R. Goodman has grown into one of the top craft and import distributors in the state, the company says.
Corona Extra unveiled limited-edition bottles featuring Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) fighters prior to the “PBC on Showtime Championship Boxing” world title fight, which took place July 30 in Brooklyn, N.Y. The specially wrapped, collectible bottles are available in Corona Extra 18-packs nationwide through Oct. 31.